Shoe and glove eyelet.



P. J. JOHNSON. S'HQE'AND GLOVE EYELET. APPLICATION FILED FEB-15,1915.

1,203,627. Patented N07. 7, 1916.

1N UENTQR P. J. JuH/vsmv PETER J. JOHNSON, OF SHELLEY, IDAHO.

SHOE AND GLOVE EYELET.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. "2', 1916.

Application filed. February 15, 1915. Serial No. 8,320.

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, PETER J. JoI-iNsoN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Shelley, in the county of Bingham and State of Idaho, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Shoe and Glove Eyelets, of which the following-is a specification.

This invention relates to shoe and glove eyelets. It is made from the one piece of material by stamping and can be manufactured rapidly and cheaply. The eyelet has a rounded top or head and a neck which fits in the hole .in the shoe or glove. The lower extremity of the neck is split and the different ends are bent up to secure the eyelet in the hole. The ordinary eyelet now in general use binds the lace between the tongue and side of the shoe, but by using this eyelet it will be seen that the lace will always be pliable from top to bottom. The eyelets may be all of the same nature instead of having the hook-eyelet. The hook-eyelet is found to be extremely hard on wearing apparel, as the hook catches and will tear the same, but by my invention this is overcome. Larger eyelets can be used on the top hole on each side, so that the lace can be run through twice to tie in two loops, making the same extra secure.

The object of my invention is to provide a shoe or glove eyelet, stamped from one piece of material and which can be rapidly and cheaply manufactured.

Another object of my invention is to provide a shoe or glove eyelet doing away with the hook top, thus lessening the wear and tear on wearing apparel.

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists in certain novel features of construction and combinations and arrangements of parts as will be more fully hereinafter described and pointed out in the claims.

Figure 1, is a perspective view of a shoe, showing more particularly the lacing. Fig. 2, is a perspective side view of my invention, greatly enlarged. Fig. 3, is a perspective side view of my invention, only partly bent into its proper position, greatly enlarged.

Throughout the various drawings, like numerals designate like parts' The shoe is designated by the numeral 1. I have shown my invention as used on shoes, but it must be understood that it can be used on gloves and many other like articles, with the same advantages.

2 is the lace. 3 is the eyelet in general. This eyelet is preferably stamped. and pressed into the shape as shown in Fig. 2.

The top part t is flared upward. The

sides 5 are rounded'to the inside. This shape to the sides 5 is for the reason that it will not cut the laces by asharp edge and the rounded edge will allow the lace 2 to ply easily through the eyelets 3. The fastening portion or neck 6 is pressed to form a half circle. The upper portion 7 of the neck 6 is turned outwardly. This portion 7 covers around the edge of the hole punched in the shoe 1. The lower portion of the neck 6 is slotted to form the clasp or clenching members 8. When the eyelet 3 is pushed through the hole in the leather, the upper portion 7 comes against the top of the leather, and the clenching members 8 come on the under side of the leather. These members are then solidly clenched into the leather, thus the eyelet is securely fastened.

It will be seen from the foregoing specification and illustrated by drawings, that I have provided a simple eyelet, one that can be manufactured rapidly and cheaply by pressing and stamping. Also, an eyelet which will cause very, little wear and tear on wearing apparel.

From the above description, taken in connection ,with the accompanying drawings, the construction, arrangement and stamping of parts will be readily understood.

While I have herein shown and described the particular embodiment of my invention. I wish it to be understood that I do not confine myself to all the precise details of construction herein set forth by way of illustration, as modifications and variations may be made without departing from the spirit of my invention or exceeding the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim to be new is 1. A lacing stud made from a sheet of material, the terminals of said sheet being formed into a tubular sleeve adapted to engage the garment to which the stud is to be attached.

2. A lacing stud made from a sheet of material, the terminals of said sheet being transversely curved and disposed substantially at right angles to the body portionof the sheet, the said terminals being brought together and slitted thereby forming a tubular slitted sleeve adapted to engage the garinent to which the stud is to be attached.

3. A lacing stud made from a sheet of material bent upon itself to form a closed loop, the terminals of said sheet being bent at right angles to the body portion and rounded to produce a sleeve when the same are brought together, said terminals being slitted, said sleeve providing means for engaging the garment to which the stud is to be attached.

4. A lacing stud made from a sheet of material, the terminals of said sheet being formed into a tubular sleeve adapted to engage the garment to which the stud is to be Copies of this patent may be obtained for attached, said tubular sleeve being provided with a plurality of slits in its free edge for facilitating the engagement of the sleeve with the garment to which the stud is to be attached.

5. A lacing stud made from a sheet of material, the terminals of said sheet being formed into a tubular sleeve adapted to en gage the garment to which the stud is to be attached, the material of the sheet inter1nediate the terminals thereof being formed into a closed loop for receiving the lacing.

In testimony whereof'l hereunto afiix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

' PETER J. JOHNSON. Signed in the presence of THOMAS J. BENNETT, R. JonNsoN.

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